2013 Map of Umiat D-4 SW

About this map

Kikiakrorak River meanders through the southeastern corner of this North Slope landscape, carving a subtle valley through the tundra. The terrain is defined by a dense network of thaw lakes and ponded water, characteristic of the permafrost-affected regions of northern Alaska. These lacustrine features vary significantly in size and shape, scattered across a topography marked by gentle ridges and depressions. This 2013 digital update by the U.S. Geological Survey utilizes precise elevation data to map the complex hydrology of the region, where drainage patterns are often indistinct and seasonally variable. The map provides a detailed view of a remote Alaskan wilderness, highlighting the natural distribution of water bodies across the Arctic coastal plain.